𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐘 𝐎𝐁𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 || 𝐉𝐉𝐊

chapter 42

-[#A week later]:

As I sat up on the bed in the quiet morning stillness, my phone's screen glowed, drawing me in with the latest news. I rubbed the sleep from my eyes, my gaze drifted lazily across the headlines.

And then, I saw it- the news that had set the internet on fire: "Jeon Jungkook spotted with Top celebrity Krystal Nash- Romance Blossoms!"

My eyes lingered on the words, as I stared at it in silence for a couple of minutes. My expressions were blank.

I scrolled through the comments, a chorus of opinions assaulting me from all the sides. Some fans were ecstatic, shipping them with their digital hearts overflowing with joy. While on the other hand, others seethed with anger, feeling betrayed by their idol's (kyrstal's) alleged love life.

This was the third rumor in a single week now, Jungkook seemed to be at the center of a never-ending whirlwind of gossip and speculations.

But the real questionable thing is- was any of this rumor even real? Though it's normal for the wealthy and famous, having multiple affairs but...I don't know it didn't sit well.

The news of Jeon's mysterious heir suddenly having multiple affairs rumors couldn't just be a coincidence...or am I just thinking too much?

I sighed, my shoulders sagging under the weight of my thoughts. I don't even know why I am bothering myself with this. Not like I care about his private life. Soon it's going to be the end of us.

I placed the phone down on the bed, the screen fading to black as I turned away.

-[later: that afternoon]:[Garden]:

As I watered the plants, a gentle voice interrupted my focus. "Excuse me, young lady, could you please direct me inside?" I turned to see a dignified man in his 50s, impeccably dressed in a tailored black suit, his eyes warm with kindness. His demeanor exuded a sense of quiet confidence.

Who is this now..? Seeing his demeanor and his way of royally carrying himself he seems like a royal butler to me.

"Of course," I replied, setting the watering can aside. I led him into the main living hall, where Jungkook sat engrossed in a book. As we entered, he looked up, his gaze meeting mine before shifting to the man behind me.

But the minute his eyes landed on him, his expression darkened, as if displeased by his presence as he placed his book on the table with a hint of irritation.

There was absolute silence in the room as the both men stared at each other for a while, Jungkook's eyes seemed to throw daggers at the man while the man seemed to be used to it and kept quiet.

"Butler Jo, what brings you here?" Jungkook finally decided to break the icy silence, and asked, his tone laced with frustration, while his eyes narrowed slightly.

So this man is actually the butler of the Jeon family? It's quite understandable now. But I couldn't help but notice the tension between them. It was not too hard to sense. It was like a silent war.

Butler Jo's soft smile remained unchanged, his voice warm and respectful as he decided to speak, "It's a pleasure to see you, Young Master."

Upon hearing that, Jungkook's eyes flashed with irritation as he stood up, his hands shoved deep into his jeans pockets as he declared, "Skip the formalities. What do you want?" His tone was icy, and the air seemed to vibrate with tension.

Jungkook's question and his icy cold tone lingered in the air for a while. He was being a lot aggressive towards the butler and I couldn't help but wonder what could be the reason.